Sheryl Catherine "Shelley" Johnson
August 11, 1960 - July 16, 2023
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Sheryl Catherine "Shelley" Johnson
August 11, 1960 - July 16, 2023
Obituary
Shelley Johnson, aged 62, passed away on July 16, 2023 at Whatcom Hospice House.
Everyone who knew Shelley was inspired by her humor, intelligence, compassion, and courage. Countless friends credit her with inspiring them to persevere when facing daunting challenges of any kind.
Shelley received her BA in computer science at WWU where she me her husband Dr. James L. Johnson who preceded her in death in 2017. Together they raised two children, Jessica and James while still finding time to teach, start and run a local small business marketing locally sourced goods, and joining and attending Mensa gatherings together. Shelley is survived by her children, sister Susan, and brothers Steve and Scott, as well as her beloved cousins.
Shelley loved the Bellingham community, was always active in supporting education, contributed to several local charities, supported efforts to lessen environmental impacts, as well as being a dedicated supporter of small local businesses.
After her husband’s death she established the James Lee Johnson Memorial Endowment at WWU to support the studies of computer science students at the university. She took great pleasure in meeting two of the recipients of the endowment at this year’s graduation ceremony.
A Celebration of Life event for family and friends will be held at the family home on August 11 from 11:00 to 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Bellingham Food Bank, Lydia Place, Whatcom Hospice House or another local charity serving Whatcom County.
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Bellingham Food Bank
- Address: 1824 Ellis Street Bellingham, WA 98225 - (Get Directions)
- Website: https://www.bellinghamfoodbank.org/give/
- Email Address: stephanies@bellinghamfoodbank.org
- Phone Number: (360) 676-0392
- Description: Since 1972, Bellingham Food Bank has provided free food in Whatcom County. We serve roughly 4,000 household visits a week and offer a free grocery program, drive through, and home delivery. We also help to distribute millions of pounds of food to the Whatcom County Food Bank Network.
Lydia Place
- Address: PO Box 28487 Bellingham, WA 98228 - (Get Directions)
- Website: https://lydiaplace.org/#donate
- Phone Number: (360) 671-7663
- Description: Lydia Place is a nonprofit, community-based agency serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Whatcom County since 1989.
Whatcom Hospice House
- Address: 2800 Douglas Avenue Bellingham, WA 98225 - (Get Directions)
- Website: https://whatcomhospice.org/donate-online/
- Email Address: info@whatcomhospice.org
- Phone Number: (360) 733-5877
- Description: Whatcom Hospice Foundation strengthens funding and improves awareness of Whatcom Hospice services through community collaboration, compassionate care resources and individual choice for end of life issues.